US Bridges

Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 7.0 MI S JCT SR 86 · Structure no. 10493

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,144
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,144 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,154 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNogales HWY
CrossesXavier Wash
Location7.0 MI S JCT SR 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.07721, -110.95862
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,144 (2021)
Projected traffic12,154 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash carry?

About 12,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nogales HWY over Xavier Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.